James Knott wrote:
Kevin Donnelly wrote:
On Wednesday 12 Jan 2005 09:34, Tim Nicholson wrote:
I have a related but different problem with mice and 9.2. Having upgraded several systems that work into a Belkin KVM. All was fine under 9.0, but under 9.2, when you switch PC's the cursor goes berserk, its as if one (or more) of the buttons is permanently selected. Task bar icons get dragged into new positions, windows open and shut randomly and apps run.
This is reminiscent of a problem I came across when using 9.1 on an IBM R31 laptop. The erratic mouse movement was fixed by adding i8042.nomux=1 to the "boot options" parameters. I have no idea what this does, but I got it on a forum somewhere. I also doubt it would help you much, but I mention it just because it solved a similar problem.
I also have the R31 and used that parameter to. It's also required in 9.2.
James and Kevin, How do you get to the "boot options" parameter to add the i8042.nomux=1. I also have similar problem. I was using an IBM versatile mouse with no problems under 9.0 and 9.1. Then a did a fresh install with 9.2 and the mouse has never worked. As you said the coursor goes berserk and whereever pass activates whatever is in focus. I tried every mouse and every option with no effect. Under os/2 and xp the mouse works as usual. I have a 2nd mouse exactly the same. I replace it thinking could be a hardware problem but again the same problem repetead again. My assumption was that they just removed the device drive for that mouse so I bought a new logitech optical mouse (wired) with 3 button and a wheel (BT96e). This mouse works somehow: the buttons work but the wheel does not. Again I tried all the option I could find with no effect. In summary something is wrong with the mouse under 9.2. It is not a hardware issue. It may be some setup that I can not find. I want to try your tip but I am not sure where do you change those "boot options" parameters. TIA All the best -=terry(Denver)=-